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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in The Big Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in The Big Island?

Book your rental car in The Big Island 45 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$313/day on average when booked 45 days ahead, which saves you 363% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in The Big Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in The Big Island is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 63 reviews). Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 79 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.9
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.7
National
National
9.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in The Big Island?

The cheapest month to hire a car in The Big Island is November, when you can expect to pay HK$415/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in The Big Island is December (HK$678/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$541

February

HK$607

March

HK$553

April

HK$564

May

HK$462

June

HK$549

July

HK$596

August

HK$478

September

HK$427

October

HK$482

November

HK$415

December

HK$678

What car do most people rent in The Big Island?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting The Big Island. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).

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Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Explore the leading car rental agencies in The Big Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in The Big Island. Reviews were last updated on 19 June 2026.

Hertz

7.3
Good
63 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Budget

6.9
Okay
79 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
40 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

9.0
Wonderful
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
26 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.1

Payless

7.9
Good
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$536/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$307/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 13.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in The Big Island for a week from Dollar?

    Hiring a car in The Big Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$3,310/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in The Big Island?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from The Big Island it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in The Big Island for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in The Big Island can be found for HK$14,187. You can find car rental deals for HK$473 a day on average.

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